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Weird Headphone Interference
Posted: 2009-07-09 01:31
by Rambo Hunter
So I'm using my Lian Li PC-7B case with headphones plugged into the front I/O panel, but I'm getting a weird static-ey interference whenever my BFG-Tech GTX 260 starts a graphics-intensive application, like BF2 or call of duty. The more intensive the application, the worse it sounds. (ie. Call of Duty 1 doesn't have it as bad as ArmA II)
Is there anything I can do to fix this? I haven't tried rewiring anything yet because I'm not sure of exactly what's causing this.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Re: Weird Headphone Interference
Posted: 2009-07-09 13:22
by ZaZZo
I have a similar problem, except mine does it constantly. At first I thought it was a problem with my speakers, but the new headset I got today did not solve the problem. When I plugged the microphone out, the noise stopped for about 10 seconds then came back again. I have tried plugging my headset into another computer, and it works perfectly.
I installed the latest drivers for my soundcard (an onboard RealTek AC97) so that should not be the problem. I will try to put an X-fi card in there, later today hopefully, to see if that fixes it.
I do suspect it is a problem with the 3,5mm ports though, I just do not know what it exactly is. I tried cleaning the inside of my PC from dust, did not have much effect though.
It is really annoying me, so any help will be grealty appreciated!
Not trying to steal your thread by the way, Rambo Hunter, I just figured our problem is more or less the same so I did not want to start another thread addressing the same problem as you

Re: Weird Headphone Interference
Posted: 2009-07-09 13:56
by Nikolai[NL]
I have the same problem but only since I have bought my new headset. At first I had a Creative precision gaming headset which I replaced with the Fatality version also from Creative. My soundcard is also a Realtek AC97 onboard thingy.
I have tried several things (real install drivers, update drivers, use the front and the back pannel), but I cant make it stop. Thing that makes it odd is that it only happens when I use my new headset. I did some googling and I found it could me electric interference from another device or even an internal powercable crossing an audio cable inside your computer case. I checked that too and that also wasnt the case, I even tried my headset on a different computer but there is worked perfectly.
Re: Weird Headphone Interference
Posted: 2009-07-09 15:12
by Robbi
Lian li cases do have a tendancy of becoming a static box, so try earthing the case, may help.